The Richest Man in the Universe
by Charles Simeon The poorest man in the universe is rich if
he has the salvation of God in his soul. In the same way, the
richest man in the universe is poor, miserably poor, if he is
destitute of God's salvation. Behold Paul and Silas in prison,
their feet fast-bound in the stocks, and their backs torn
with scourges, and yet singing praises to God at midnight. Were they poor? No, they were
rich, truly rich, in the same way. In having God for our portion,
we are truly rich. Paul, under such circumstances,
accounted himself the richest man in the universe. And so he
was, for though he had nothing, yet he possessed all things.
2 Corinthians 6 10 In the same way, even though we are at this
moment destitute of bread for the morrow, it may be said with
truth that all things are ours, if we are Christ's. 1 Corinthians 3 22-23 Thus, if we can say, The Lord
is the portion of my inheritance and my cup, then we may account
ourselves richer than those who have crowns and kingdoms at their
command.